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DE55 ZVU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,860 mi
Last recorded105,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,688 miles

both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated resulting in poor beam image borderline

brake pedal rubber worn

engine damp of oil

general corrosion to body and chassis

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

play n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

sill covers fitted, unable to fully test outer sills

slight play n/s steering rack end

towbar corroded borderline

Fail 20 Nov 2024 101,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated resulting in poor beam image borderline

brake pedal rubber worn

engine damp of oil

general corrosion to body and chassis

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

play n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

sill covers fitted, unable to fully test outer sills

slight play n/s steering rack end

towbar corroded borderline

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,125 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,132 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 46,468 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 42,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake compensator stiff

n/s handbrake low efficiency

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 37,438 miles

1/5th of centre brake light bulbs out

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in rear prop spider

Fail 13 May 2015 37,430 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1/5th of centre brake light bulbs out

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in rear prop spider

Pass 20 May 2014 34,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre worn on inside

Pass 30 May 2012 27,885 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 18 May 2011 23,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2010 18,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2009 13,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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DE55 ZVU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE55 ZVU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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